We visited Young Nails HQ! Tracey Reierson, director of education at Young Nails, shows a complete manicure on NAILS executive editor Beth Livesay and guides us through her thought process when a new client walks through the door. She shows how to remove gel-polish with an electric file, a three-color glitter press technique, and nail stamping tips.

Ann Chang, educator for Kupa Inc. and host of The Nail Tips Show, demonstrates how to remove soak-off gel-polish using an electric nail file (the KUPA Mani Pro Passport E-File) and a 3-in-1 medium bit (a tapered bit with a small barrel, large barrel, and rounded like a safety bit, all in one). She also uses a medium sanding band to finish filing off the product.

The Nail Hub's Elizabeth Morris shows the fundamentals of what you need to know about the "Russian" Manicure. Aggressive and improper techniques are possible with any piece of equipment so get knowledgeable, get educated, and get responsible no matter what methods you choose.

This is the first video and the beginning of a series on how to use an e-file. Follow along on my blog to watch the journey unfold, perhaps learning along with me as I go. Advice and education are welcome!

So you bought some bits but you're not sure how to take care of them. The Nail Hub's Elizabeth Morris shows you exactly how to prevent cutting your client, how to properly clean your bits, and how to get longevity out of your bit collection.

Amy Becker shows how to prevent hard gel from separating from the natural nail without capping the edge. "Capping your gels makes the edge of the nail look bubbled. When you file a gel nail after the sealant and do this technique I demonstrate, you will have a very natural looking nail and less separation," she says.

Amy Becker Periscopes how to cut out a smile line in gels using Masterworks by Amy Becker sanding bands. "Sanding bands are the coolest bit to cut out smile lines on hard gels. They cut out a sharper smile line than a carbide on hard gels!" She also shares other tricks to help speed the process and create a better smile line.

Suzie Moskal demonstrates how to create coffin or ballerina-shaped nails. "There are some great tips in this video, including the best way to hold the client's hand when working on their nails," says Moskal.